John Sloss Hobart
Appointed by President John Adams in 1798 and confirmed by voice vote, John Sloss Hobart was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1738–1805
- Appointed by
- John Adams, 1798
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Succeeded
- Robert Troup
- Succeeded by
- Matthias Burnett Tallmadge
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1798 | District of New York succeeded Robert Troup | J. Adams (N) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Yale College | 1757 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed John Sloss Hobart?
- President John Adams appointed John Sloss Hobart to the U.S. District Court for the District of New York in 1798.
- What was John Sloss Hobart's confirmation vote?
- John Sloss Hobart was confirmed by voice vote on April 12, 1798. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was John Sloss Hobart on?
- John Sloss Hobart was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York.
Sources
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the District of New York. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).